

Peking Opera Blues(1986)
Overview
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pat Neil—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
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Brigitte Lin
Tsao Wan

Sally Yeh
Pat Neil

Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Sheung Hung

Mark Cheng Ho-Nam
Ling Pak Hoi

Cheung Kwok-Keung
Tung Man

Wu Ma
Boss Wong

Paul Chun Pui
Fa Kam Siu

Ku Feng
Commander Liu

Kenneth Tsang
General Cho

Huang Ha
General Tun

Poon Hang-Sang
Theatre Doorman

Leong Po-Chih
Mr. Kam

David Wu
General Cho's Interpreter

James Lai Wing-Keung
General Tun's Adjutant

Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu
General Tun's Wife

Wong Hoi-Yan
General Tun's Wife

Si-Ma Yin
Ms. Choi

Lee Hoi-Sang
Captain

Tin Ching
Comrade Sung

Fung Ging-Man
General Cho's Officer

William Leung Chi-Ming
General Tun's Soldier

Tenky Tin Kai-Man
Cart Pusher
Tsang Kwok-Chi
Commander Liu's Man
Fung Yuen-Chi
Overseas Chinese Arrested in the Street

Lau Shun
Role of Peking Opera

Dean Shek Tin
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